Researchers Urge a Broader Look at Alzheimer’s Causes
Just about every day, there’s a new headline about this or that factor possibly contributing to Alzheimer’s Disease. Is it genetics, lifestyle, diet, chemical exposures, something else?
Day: November 7, 2019
Regular aerobic exercise may slow progression to Alzheimer’s for those most at risk
A half hour of aerobic exercise four to five times a week may prevent or slow cognitive decline in older adults who are at a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s, according to a study published Tuesday in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Non-Pharmacological Therapies in Alzheimer’s disease: A Systematic Review
This is a comprehensive report on the different non-pharmacological therapies potentially available, listing current, completed, and additional research that is necessary. If you like digging into the science and research behind prevention, you’ll find 13 pages of information to sink your teeth into!
The Gut Microbiome Could Speed Up the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
The microbes in the gastrointestinal tract influence the immune system and the brain, possibly playing a role in the development of Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer’s Disease Boost Brain Health With a Plant-Based Diet
Plant-based foods are beneficial to the brain and may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
More Evidence An Eye Test Holds Clue To Alzheimer’s Risk
Recent studies suggest that an eye test could reveal how likely a person is to develop Alzheimer’s disease (AD) later in life.
Alzheimer’s disease: separating myth and fact
Almost everybody’s has heard of Alzheimer’s, but this debilitating and complex condition is still often misunderstood.
Speech Loss From Dementia? Scientists Now Understand Why
Memory loss is usually the most common symptom of dementia but in some cases, patients lose their ability to speak first. Speech difficulty, known as aphasia, can range from simply forgetting a word to the complete loss of ability to speak.
Exercise may protect brain regions that are sensitive to neurodegeneration
Physical activity may help to protect brain regions that are sensitive to neurodegeneration, according to new research in NeuroImage: Clinical that examined cognitive decline in the elderly.
Creation of new brain cells plays underappreciated role in Alzheimer’s
Brain’s immune cells can disrupt neurogenesis in genetic forms of disease